Underground Shotfirer (US2509-29) – Western Australia
Underground Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in underground mining and underground tunnelling and construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record.
Units of Competency
RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA303E – Conduct Underground Development Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA304E – Conduct Underground Production Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting
Course Description
Most operations and regulators require persons to have a Shotfiring License in order to be appointed.
This course is for persons wanting to complete the Underground Shotfirer training course for the above units of competency in order to become licensed.
Successful trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment that will support an application for a Shotfirers license in all states and Territories.
Additional Details
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